The Honorable Minister for Health, Senator, Lizzy Nkosi The National Commissioner, Royal Eswatini Police Service, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health Regional Administrator-Lubombo Region Senior Government Officials PEPFAR/CDC Officials Implementing Partner officials Members of Police Service The Media Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani Bekunene (…Greetings august members assembled) It is a pleasure to be with you today …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 14 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, Speeches
Honorable Acting Prime Minister, UN Resident Coordinator, Secretary de Cabinet, Head of Office for International Organization for Migration (IOM), Head of the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Secretariat, Members of the TIP Task Force, Law enforcement officials, Ladies and gentlemen, All protocols observed. It is my pleasure to be here with you today representing the U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 28 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, Human Rights, Speeches, TTIP
Honorable Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs Vilakati, Honorable Member of Parliament Masuku, Manzini Regional Administrator Gija, Community Representatives, Volunteers, All protocols observed. It is an honor and a privilege to be here with you today to celebrate Earth Day in this beautiful community, surrounded by nature. I am inspired by the work you have …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, embassy, Environment, Events, Health Issues, Speeches
Honorable Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Ambassador of the European Union to Eswatini, UN Resident Coordinator, Business Eswatini Representatives, Representatives from the business communities, non-governmental organizations and civil society, Ladies and Gentlemen, All protocols observed. It is an honor and a privilege to be here with you today to celebrate International Women’s Day. I …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Events, Speeches
Honorable Minister of Health, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Simon Zwane Member of Parliament Macford Sibandze WHO Country Representative, Dr Cornelia Atsyor Members of UN Agencies, Representatives from the NGO community, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my honor to be here today to reaffirm our commitment to eliminating tuberculosis in Eswatini and …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 24 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Health Issues, Speeches
March 4, 2021 Ambassador Maloney Presents Letter of Credence to King Mswati III Your Majesty, King Mswati III, It is my honor to present to you my Letter of Credence as the United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Eswatini, as well as the Letter of Recall of my predecessor. I am proud to have …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News
January 15, 2020 Eswatini’s Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Trade and Acting Minister of Information, Communications and Technology Manqoba Khumalo and U.S. Under Secretary of State Keith Krach agreed on the importance of securing telecommunications infrastructure and ensuring safe technology supply chains based on internationally accepted digital trust standards. They express their commitment to safeguarding …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Events, Press Releases, U.S. & Swaziland
Honorable Minister of Commerce, Trade, and Industry, UN Resident Coordinator, EU Ambassador, Businesswomen Eswatini Chairperson, Business Eswatini President, Movers and shakers behind the Vukani Bomake project, Prize recipients Ladies and gentlemen – Siyanivusela Bekunene Thank you for inviting me to join you in this celebration of rural women and creative entrepreneurship. The best practices required …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 18 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches
Standard Bank Representative Tom Churchyard, Executive Director of KI Sanibonani I am honored to join you here today for this event celebrating young people who have opened their hearts in this “Letter to my Father” essay contest. Tom says the essays he read for this contest were both heart-warming and heart breaking. Together they tell …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Gender Issues, Grants, Public Affairs, Speeches
Minister of Health, Lizzie Nkosi Minister of Home Affairs, Lindiwe Dlamini-Kasaro Manzini Regional Administrator Church Leaders Representatives from public health organizations, Implementing partners, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Siyanivusela Bekunene! I am honored to stand here with you today to help launch the Faith and Communities Initiative—an innovative concept that is empowering and …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, PEPFAR, Speeches
Honorable Minister of Justice, Honorable Minister of Health, UNICEF Representative All protocols observed It is an honor to be with you today to launch the new One Stop Centers—a critically important resource for survivors of gender-based violence, or GBV, to find help, counseling, and comfort during a time of extreme distress. Today, I am proud …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, Gender Issues, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Speeches
The Regional Education Officer Inspectors present The School’s Manager The School’s Management Board The Chief’s representative Community leaders The Honorable Member of Parliament The School Committee The Headteacher, teachers Students Sanibonani bekunene (Greetings) It is an honor to join you today in the commissioning of Malangeni Alliance Primary School’s electric borehole pump project. Through the …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Events, Grants, News, Speeches
Ministry of ICT Representative The Director of Eswatini National Library Services – Ms. Jabu Hlophe Program Director (Startup Grind Director/Facilitator) – Ms. Bertha Sithole Participants Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani. Congratulations for completing this Entrepreneur Incubator program! Our hope is that this program has empowered you with new skills and confidence to …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 12 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Education, embassy, Events, Grants, News, Speeches
Prime Minister Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani. Eswatini has achieved incredible successes in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The U.S. Government has been honored to partner with the government and people of Eswatini, under the leadership of the Prime Minister’s Office and NERCHA, in a joint endeavor to stop this disease …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 8 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Speeches
Protocols Representatives of businesses, Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society, Women’s organizations, Members of the community. I am honored to be part of this event to celebrate the important and varied work of the Moya Centre. It is inspiring to see all the beneficiaries and partners here today, who have come together to showcase their projects …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News, Speeches
Protocols I am honored to join you for this training of women in leadership. We tend to think of leadership as an individual quality. If I asked you who leads my country, I suspect you would think only of my country’s president. But my country, like many other countries around the world, is actually led …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Education, embassy, Events, Gender Issues, News, Speeches
Minister for Health Senior Government Officials It is an honor to be with you today to mark the launch of Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. I trust you are familiar with the U.S. Government’s work in the fight against HIV and AIDS, but you may be less aware that this work has expanded to …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 7 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Events, Gender Issues, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Speeches
Your Royal Highness, Prince David, Representative of His Majesty the King; Emakosikati, Your Royal Highnesses; Honorable Chiefs; Royal Councilors; Honorable Ministers; Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Honorable Members of Parliament; Honorable Members of the Judiciary; Members of the Media; Distinguished Guests; Friends; Thank you for joining us, once again, as we commemorate our nation’s …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches
Honorable Minister for Economic Planning and Development, Dr. Tambo Gina, Honorable Minister for Health, Senator Lizzy Nkosi, Honorable Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, NERCHA Director, Principal Secretaries, Senior Government Officials, USAID Mission Director, John Groarke, Members of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen – Today ushers in a new phase of the U.S.-Eswatini partnership, as we …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 23 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Grants, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Speeches, U.S. Agencies
Protocols It is a great pleasure to be here as we disseminate the SHIMS 2 results and announce the upcoming SHIMS 3 survey. The U.S. government, through the PEPFAR program, is pleased to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and the Central Statistics Office in carrying out these important surveys. HIV-focused household surveys, also known …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 23 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Health Issues, PEPFAR, Speeches
Manzini Regional Secretary Umphakatsi Representative Isibuko Global Directors and International Governing Board Isibuko South Africa Branch Board of Directors’ Chairperson Mrs. Evelyn K. Seitisho and Eswatini Board of Directors UNESWA Centre of Community services Mbulazi Nursery NAMBOARD The Constituency Council and the Honorable Member of Parliament Isibuko Ekudzeni Bomake and the community at large Siyanivusela …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 20 May, 2019 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Events, Grants, News, Speeches
Honorable Minister of Health, Acting Regional Administrator for Shiselweni, Mr Zwakele Dlamini Program Director, Dr Vusi Magagula WHO Representative, Members of UN Agencies, Representatives from the NGO community, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Siyanivusela Bekunene – We are gathered once again to affirm our commitment to eliminating tuberculosis in Eswatini and around the world. TB …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Speeches
Did you know University campuses are also often the site of gender-based violence? Last Friday Ambassador Peterson was a keynote speaker during the dissemination of findings of a study on sexual assault at the University of Eswatini designed to understand and, ultimately prevent campus sexual assault in Eswatini. Ambassador Peterson said there is a lot …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, Gender Issues
Program Director, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission, Executive Director, CANGO Her Excellency, the Ambassador of the European Union to Eswatini, Representative from the UN Development Program, Civil society organizations, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen – Sanibonani. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches
Siyanivusela Bekunene. I am honored to join you today for the closing of TUCOSWA’s Women Structure Campaign launch, and to recognize your critical contributions as women workers and women leaders. This conference is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the impact that women have on Eswatini’s productivity, political advancement, and economic growth. Every country needs women, …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches
His Excellency, the Right Honourable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Their Royal Highnesses, Program Director, Chiefs, Regional Administrators, Honourable Ministers, Members of Both Houses of Parliament, United Nations Resident Coordinator, Representatives of the United Nations Family, Her Excellency, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Chairperson and Council Members of NERCHA, Executive Director of NERCHA, Managing …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches
Welcome to you, leaders of Faith from various communities, and government officials here in Eswatini: Thank you for joining us at this lunch meeting today to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the US International Religious Freedom Act. This Act was passed in 1998 to promote religious freedom as a tenet of our US foreign policy …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches
Executive Director and Members of the Nhlangano AIDS Training and Counseling Center, Head of Department and Faculty of the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Members of the UNESWA Association of Social Work Students, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani, The campaign marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which starts on the International …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches
Prince Hlangusemphi, Representative of His Majesty the King; Emakhosikati, Your Royal Highnesses; Honorable Chiefs; Royal Councilors; Honorable Ministers; Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Honorable Members of Parliament; Honorable Members of the Judiciary; Members of the Media; Distinguished Guests; Friends; Lishonile and welcome to all. 1968 was a momentous year. In the U.S., the Civil …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, Speeches
Her Royal Highness, the Inkhosikati, Honorable Minister of Education and Training Honorable Member of Parliament, The Regional Education Officer and staff members, The Constituency Council, Teachers, The School Committee, Parents and students, Siyanivusela Bekunene! I am pleased to join you today for the handover ceremony of the borehole project at Ekuphileni KwaSesitjeni Skills Centre. This …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 15 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Events, News, Speeches
Last week, Ambassador Peterson officially launched a borehole water system worth E68,000 at Ekuphileni KwaSesitjeni Skills Centre, which also benefits students and teachers of Esitjeni Primary School. The project has been funded through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program, which is specifically designed by the U.S. government to assist community groups in developing projects that will …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Events, News
Do you know English is a passing subject in the Kingdom of Eswatini? Ambassador Peterson visited the Ministry of Education and Training to launch this year’s Spelling Bee Competition, which is aimed at improving the overall performance of learners. The Embassy, in partnership with Mobi Mart Media and Macmillian Education, is sponsoring communication, study materials, …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
Liyana the Movie is finally here! Last month, we welcomed the directors, film crew, and stars of the award-winning American-directed, Swazi-based film LIYANA, for a reception and screening at MovieZone. The film follows a Swazi girl, Liyana, who embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her young twin brothers. This animated African tale is born …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
St Theresa’s Clinic now has a maternity, laboratory and theatre wing thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Defense. Last month, Ambassador Peterson officially opened the new maternity wing of the clinic that will benefit the Manzini community. She said the new and improved features of the clinic were the result of the sustained …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
Do you know jazz and other artistic forms can be a vehicle for freedom of expression and social change? The U.S. Embassy took its Jazz Appreciation Month event to Vuvulane, where local artists – Mandisa, TribeNew, Black Rhino, Qibho and Floewe – performed for the audience and engaged them on how to use music and arts as means …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News
Each year, we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day to recognize the valuable contributions of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Ambassador Lisa Peterson hosted a cocktail reception to honor administrative professionals from government and private sector for their work in running day-to-day operations in their organizations. Invited guests included U.S. Embassy contacts that …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
Thanks to The Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP), last month the Embassy hosted Mr Phill Wilson who is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Black AIDS Institute . The Institute is a training and mobilization center focused exclusively on black people to stop the AIDS pandemic in black communities. Mr Wilson met with Wellness Coordinators from …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 3 May, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Sanibonani and welcome! It is an incredible feeling to share the stage with so many smart, young women who are changing the world. This type of intercultural exchange – between the U.S., Swaziland, and South Africa – really underscores one of our main priorities for the U.S. Embassy in Swaziland. As diplomats, we are always …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, Speeches
Honorable Minister of Health, His Royal Highness, Prince Tshekedi, Regional Administrator for Hhohho, Program Director, WHO Representative, Members of UN Agencies, Representatives from the NGO community, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Siyanivusela Bekunene – World TB Day is an opportunity to recognize our achievements in tuberculosis prevention and control, and renew our commitment to eliminating …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches
The Jubukweni community clearly has a “green thumb”! Ambassador Peterson joined them last Friday to commission their communal gardening project, headed by Ligcabho Labomake Association. The association received a grant of over E77,000 from the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program to install a drip irrigation system and to purchase water pipes, a water tank, and seedlings …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Events | Tags: agriculture, food security
On October 11, the US Embassy collaborated with U.S. Peace Corps Swaziland to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child at Manyeveni Nazarene Primary School, where Dawnita Brown, a Peace Corps Volunteer (G14) hosted the first ever “Swazi Girls Believe Conference.” Ambassador Lisa Peterson, Peace Corps Country Director Glenda Green, and Public Affairs Officer …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: Education, embassy, Events | Tags: International Day of the Girl, US Peace Corps, Women Empowerment
Over three days, PAS hosted the South Africa-based NGO, WomEng (founded by a South African alumna of IVLP and Fortune Women’s Mentoring Program), to discuss engineering careers, mentoring, and professional development with groups of stakeholders and students. The WomEng team first met with a group of more than 60 engineers, predominantly women, to talk about …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 21 July, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News | Tags: education, girls, STEM
This June, twelve Swazi finalists, who were selected to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship (YALI), will travel to the United States of America. These outstanding young leaders will join 1000 other young African leaders for a six-week program at one of 20 prestigious U.S. universities followed by a summit in Washington, D.C. The youth …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, News
Statistics released by the World Health Organization state that depression affects 30 million people in Africa, which is also a major contributor to suicide. In Swaziland, in the year 2016, 102 males and 23 females committed suicide according to statistics released by Dr. Violet Mwanjani from the National Psychiatric Center. For World Health Day, the …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
As we continue our year-round mission to empower women, we know that even the most successful women need support, advice, and encouragement. Last evening, the U.S. Embassy hosted a women’s leadership video conference titled “ Leading Ladies of Swaziland” with leadership coach Maureen Rabotin. She is the founder of Effective Global Leadership, a company that …
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By U.S. Mission Eswatini | 27 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
